Explain how the increased flammability of chaparral shrubs is a beneficial adaptation.

Trees will compete with shrubs for light and space so by adapting for increased flammability, chaparral scrubs promote natural wildfires to eliminate their competitors. While these fires destroy the trees, the shrubs are still able to germinate afterwards.

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the element that provides strength to the exoskeletons of clams and oysters is phosphorus. this is so because calcium carbonate is the main component in the shells.

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